Contemporary Vernacular & Landscape Architecture Summer School

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From 18  to 31  of August 2017.

This course allows Students to study economic, social and environmental issue faced especially by environment professionals. It introduces theoretical ideas about the urban growth and transformation in different areas. Students explore contemporary processes of urban metamorphosis in Hungarian cities. They evaluate the impact of economic, social, political and environmental pressures on reshaping urban areas.

  Introduction

The summer course is a fruitful cooperation between the Szent István University, Faculty of Landscape Architecture, in Budapest and the Ain Shams University, Landscape Architecture program, in Cairo.

The applicants will get a 3 credit transfer hours with the European system ECTS, by which the applicant can transfer the course to any European university. The course is part of the agreement between the partner universities.

The course deals with architecture that is designed based on local needs, availability of construction materials and reflecting local traditions. Originally vernacular and landscape architecture relied on the design skills and tradition of local builders. However, since the late 19th century many professional architects have worked in versions of this style. It tends to evolve over time to reflect the environmental, cultural, technological, economic, and historical context.

This kind of architecture still plays a role in architecture and design, especially in local branches. Vernacular and Landscape architecture can be contrasted against polite architecture which is characterized by stylistic elements of design intentionally incorporated for aesthetic purposes which go beyond a building's functional requirements.

  Description

This course allows Students to study economic, social and environmental issue faced especially by environment professionals. It introduces theoretical ideas about the urban growth and transformation in different areas. Students explore contemporary processes of urban metamorphosis in Hungarian cities. They evaluate the impact of economic, social, political and environmental pressures on reshaping urban areas.

Also emphasizes on the prevailing issues of the contemporary vernacular and landscape architecture by using the induction analytical method. Students will define the notion of contemporary architecture, its featured ideologies along with its relationship to international architectural schools. They will assess different debates between intellectual and cultural variables that affect the local, political and social decisions regarding architecture via various examples and case studies.

  Benefits

• Issuing a Certificate of Participation with partner university logos and approval, for each applicant, certified from Ktn Egypt.
• Exploring the urban fabric, life and rich architecture style of many buildings in Europe.
• Dealing with experts and professionals in a foreign country.
• The obtaining of the Schengen visa.
• International environment dealing with colleagues in same situations.
• Making your own international network of contacts which work as a knowledge network.
• Opportunities to develop even you academic or professional career with doing postgraduate studies abroad.

  Lecturers and Tour Guides

Will Be Announced Soon.

  Main Topics

• Contemporary vernacular and landscape architecture styles in different continents.
• Contemporary vernacular and landscape architecture styles in different Contexts.
• Emphasizing on the prevailing issues of the contemporary vernacular architecture
• Using the induction analytical method to analyze Landscape Architecture
• Defining the notion of contemporary Landscape architecture, its featured ideologies
• Assessing different debates between intellectual and cultural variables that affect local, political & social decisions

  Who can Apply

To be eligible to apply for the summer course of Urban Transformation.

• International applicants with architecture, urban design, urban planning, urban studies, physical planning, arts, applied arts, landscape architecture, gardening, social sciences, and geography backgrounds are eligible to apply.
• Have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction (English language), as we may ask you to submit a proof of language proficiency or to make a phone call interview with the applicant.
• Respect the specific criteria and applicable additions for application process.

  How to Apply

Gladly, follow the applying procedures by:

1.    Prepare a clear scanned copy of your valid passport

With at least 10 months validity in advance, and use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, TIFF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes) 

2.    Prepare your CV using the CV Template as a guide to fill in your personal information. 

Use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

3.     Fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. 

4.     After reviewing your application and attached documents you will receive an email from Ktn Egypt to inform you whether you have been accepted to join the program or not. If you did not hear from us within 1 week, please contact us on ktnegypt@gmail.com.

5.     After receiving your acceptance letter from us, proceed with the registration fees payments, please refer to the course fees section.

The fees will be paid after the applicants receive their acceptance letter from the Ktn Egypt.

• Early fees payment (before the call deadline will pay 90 % fees).
• Standard fees payment (till 1 week of the call deadline will pay 100 % fees).
• Late fees payment (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will pay 110 % fees).

Please refer to the following bank accounts related to your way of payment.

For paying in US Dollars please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327003

For paying in European Euros please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327002

Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay in Egyptian Pounds in the moment due to currency rates changings.

• After payment we will contact you to proceed together with the visa procedure to the responsible embassy in Cairo. Please Visit the Visa process section above.
• We will contact you to manage the flight tickets booking and confirm the visa appointment, by which you will have to be there with all needed documents.

  Schedule

- Please refer to the attached document to take a look on the summer course program

- Detailed program will be distributed in the first day of the summer course

- All lectures are given by the academic staff of the Faculty of Landscape Architecture in Szent István University, under the supervision of the Vice Dean of the Faculty, Szent István University, Associate Professor. Albert Fekete.

- In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
- Announced dates can be changed (plus or minus 2 days) according to flight tickets reservation, as we try always to find the cheapest offer for flights to our applicants. 

  Accommodation

In Budapest the capital of Hungary

The accommodation will be in the BMF student hostel (see also: http://koll.uni-obuda.hu/index.php?tagkoll=kukac), is located 400 m from the Tram line 4 and 6, also 700 m from the Grand Boulevard and the M3 Corvin-Negyed Metro Stop. The hostel rooms will accommodate from 2 to 4 applicants, the rooms have with private bathrooms and a work desk, with a kitchenette as well. Kitchenware for preparing your own meals can be rented at the reception. Breakfast is available on weekdays with extra fees. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas and rooms as well. Laundry is also included but you will need to buy or bring your own washing powders, please ask the receptionist guy for the laundry room key.

BMF hostel is 1 km from the Keleti Railway Station and from the Arena Plaza Shopping Centre. The Puskás Ferenc Stadion can be found within 1.7 km from the Corvin metro station.

The 8th district of Józsefváros is a great choice for travelers interested in city trips, museums and monuments. This is our guests' favorite part of Budapest, according to independent reviews.

  Course Fees

The total cost of the course is 950 Euros Or 1060 USD + Equivalent to 350 USD (for flight ticket) , Including the following,

• Transportation inside Hungary.
• Return flight ticket from Cairo to Budapest. 
• Medical Travel Insurance for the duration of stay in Europe. 
• Accommodation (without meals) in Budapest.
• University tools and facilities.
• Hungarian Language Course (Intensive course for beginners).

While the fees do not include,

• Visa costs (Around 100 USD)
• Pocket money for Living Costs in Hungary (around 200 USD) 

Furthermore, the applicants have to bring all the needed documents, such as passports, bank statements, proof of registration, and any further documents as needed by the embassy of Hungary in Cairo.

  Deadline

The application deadline is on Thursday 13th of April, 2017.

  Recommended reading

• Bourgeois, Jean-Louis (1983). Spectacular vernacular: a new appreciation of traditional desert architecture. Salt Lake City: Peregrine Smith Books. ISBN 0-87905-144-2. Large format.
• Brunskill, R.W.(2006) [1985]. Traditional Buildings of Britain: An Introduction to Vernacular Architecture. Cassell's. ISBN 0-304-36676-5.
• Brunskill, R.W. (2000) [1971]. Illustrated Handbook of Vernacular Architecture (4th ed.). London: Faber and Faber. ISBN 0-571-19503-2.
• Clifton-Taylor, Alec (1987) [1972]. The Pattern of English Building. London: Faber and Faber. ISBN 0-571-13988-4. Clifton-Taylor pioneered the study of the English vernacular.
• Glassie, Henry. "Architects, Vernacular Traditions, and Society" Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, Vol 1, 1990, 9-21.
• Holden, Timothy G; Baker, Louise M. The Blackhouses of Arnol. Edinburgh: Historic Scotland. ISBN 1-904966-03-9.

  External Links

• Center for Vernacular Architecture-Bangalore-India.
• Vernacular Architecture Forum.
• Vernacular Architecture Examples at GreatBuildings.
• Vernacular Architecture and Landscape Architecture Research Guide – Environmental Design Library, University of California, Berkeley.
• Himalayan Vernacular Architecture - Technische Universität Berlin.

  Contact person

Muhammad Eldaidamony

email: meldaidamony@gmail.com

Mobile: +201025363673

  Terms and conditions

Please check also the attached file for further details about our terms and conditions. Gladly, applicants must submit a signed Terms and Conditions Form. 

• The registration fees must be paid within 2 weeks from the call deadline.
• Supervisors are more than welcome to accompany 10 applicants or more from the same institution (for more details please contact us).
• Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining the visa from the responsible embassy, by sending an acceptance letter, but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.
• Applicants, who are under 21 years old, must submit parents’ acknowledgment form.
• In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
• Applicants must attend 75 % from the event in order to receive a certificate of participation.
• Applicants must not leave the event’s city 1 day in advance before the date of departure.

  Offers

Gladly, Ktn Egypt gives offers for the applicants who are participating in any events according to the following:

1. Applicants from academic staff will get 10 % fees discount.
2. Applicants who participate for the second time will get 20 % fees discount.
3. Applicants who participate for the third time will get 30 % fees discount.

  Cancellations and refund

Applicants who would like to cancel their participation in any of the Ktn Egypt events will be as following:

• Early cancellation (before the call deadline will get 100 % fees back).
• Standard cancellation (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will receive a refund of minus 20 % ).
• Late cancellation (More than 2 weeks after the call deadline there will be no fees refund).

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